Marie Curie: Physicist and Chemist

by Lisa M. Bolt Simons

Overview

Marie Curie wasn't just a scientist. She was also an inventor and professor. Young readers will discover how she pioneered research on radioactivity and won two Nobel prizes while doing so.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543506495
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	STEM Scientists and Inventors Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.12(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.19(d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Lisa M. Bolt Simons has published more than 60 nonfiction children’s books, as well as four middle grade “choose your path” novels and an adult history book. She’s twice received an Honorable Mention for the McKnight Artist Fellowship for Writers in Children’s Literature. She’s also received two Minnesota State Arts Board grants and other accolades for her writing. Lisa is a proud mom to her science- and math-minded twin daughter and son. Originally from Colorado, Lisa lives in Minnesota with her husband, who also loves to read.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Lifelong Scientist 4

Chapter 2 Blooming Scientist 6

Chapter 3 Teacher and Researcher 10

Chapter 4 Worldwide Respect 18

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Critical Thinking Questions 24

Index 24

Interviews

highlights both women and men successful in STEM fields; perfect biography for simple reports